What muscles does the Smith Machine Incline Chest Press work?

The Smith Machine Incline Chest Press mainly works the chest and front delts.

How many sets and reps of the Smith Machine Incline Chest Press?

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

What can I do instead of the Smith Machine Incline Chest Press?

Archer Push-Up, Barbell Bench Press, Barbell Decline Bench Press and Barbell Floor Press work the same main muscle.

Smith Machine Incline Chest Press

On a 30-45 degree bench, press the guided bar over the upper chest with the shoulder blades set.

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Muscles worked: Chest, Front delts
Equipment: Smith machine
Movement: Push

Sets and reps

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the chest, for when the smith machine is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Smith Machine Incline Chest Press work?: The Smith Machine Incline Chest Press mainly works the chest and front delts.
What equipment do you need for the Smith Machine Incline Chest Press?: A smith machine.
How many sets and reps of the Smith Machine Incline Chest Press?: For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Smith Machine Incline Chest Press?: Archer Push-Up, Barbell Bench Press, Barbell Decline Bench Press and Barbell Floor Press work the same main muscle.

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